UP 2 U

"UP 2 U" is a single by rapper Kenny Mgee. It was released on May 2, 2022, as a promotional single for Kenny's third studio album "Mixed Personalities". It was released to radio on June 18, 2022. It peaked at No. 5 on the Flex Entertainment Hot 100. It features guest vocals from Lil Squeaky.

Songs History
"Up 2 U" Came to mind when in a VC a month before Kenny dropped the hit album "Split Personalities" Where Lil Squeaky had the idea to promote the album by making a promotional song for it. when deciding on what to call the song whilst the beat was in the process of being made Kenny asked the simple question "What should it be called?" to which Squeaky responded with "Its up to you" eventually making the song. The song was inspired by hit song "Over The Top" by Smiley and Drake with squeaky and kenny sharing the hook and each having a verse.

Chart performance
"UP 2 U" debuted at No. 25 on the Flex Entertainment Hot 100. After it received airplay, it leaped to No. 20. It entered the top ten for the first time at No. 7. It has charted for ten weeks despite not being included on an album. It was certified Platinum by Flex Entertainment. After the release of a remix with Smiley, the song rose to No. 6. It would reach its peak of No. 3 following the release of "Flex Fridays."

The song debuted on the Braeden's Most Played Songs chart at No. 50. It leaped to No. 18 the following week. After being released as a radio single, it rose to No. 16. It continued its rise into the top 15 at No. 11. It became Kenny's first and Squeaky's ninth top ten, entering at No. 9. It peaked at No. 7.

Critical reception
"UP 2 U" received positive reviews from critics. Their chemistry and performance was praised. It currently has a rating of 84 on AlbumOfTheYear from 7 critics.

The main "Critque" of the song is that Kenny/Squeaky didnt do a "smiley voice" however that crititsm was quickly pushed away when people realised how fire the song actually is.

Music Video
The music video for the single was released on May 2, 2022. It features Kenny and Squeaky performing the song in their seperate homes.